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My exposed happen may 4 , may 10 eia was neg may 31 hiv 1/2 neg also hiv rna by pcr was not det less then 400 copies , june 26 eilsa and hiv rna was both neg , july 31 hiv 1/2 neg also Nat was neg . aug eilsa and western blot was neh , sept was all neg oct was all neg . jan 2 dna hiv pcr was neg jan 25 hiv and rna was both neg , I was cocern was HLA makers A2 a29 b51 b60 my markers was talking about hiv my dr told me not to worry and i'm still scared . peace

CAN HIV HIDE IN YOR BODY FROM BEING FOUND ON TEST . WHATS THE WINDOW PERIOD 4 TESTING , I TESTS OUT TO EIGHT MONTHS ALL NEGATIVE ALONG WITH MY PCR TESTS BUT I WAS COCERN ABOUT HLA MARKERS CAN ANY HELP !!

Hey - am no expert but from what I have read, HLA markers are a part of all the cells in our bodies. The HLA markers tell the bodies immune system not to attack their own bodies cells.

Their relationship to HIV is not a direct one, but depending on each individuals genetic cell makeup they can make a person hypersensitive to certain medications which could cause a bad reaction to the medication.

So one possible use of testing of a persons HLA markers would allow choosing an anti-HIV medication that a person would not have a bad reaction to.Checking with your doctor about this would always be a good idea.

"HLAs are markers that identify cells as "self" and prevent the immune system from attacking them. They are found on all cells of the body and determine white blood cell types. HLA tissue types are used to match donated organs or bone marrow with transplant recipients. "

and this:

"research confirms the role of the HLA system in the hypersensitivity reaction and it suggests that HLA-typing of HIV-infected people should make it possible to genetically identify those who are likely to suffer from the reaction. A careful choice of drug therapy in these people could therefore substantially cut the risk of this severe and sometimes life-threatening reaction."

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And I wished for guidance, and I wished for peaceI could see the lightning; somewhere in the eastAnd I wished for affection, and I wished for calmAs I lay there - Nervous in the light of dawn

Put all your questions and thoughts in your orginal thread. You've received your answers on this from MEDHELP. HLA markers have nothing to do with HIV. Don't come here and start your rantings like you did on MEDHELP.

I've merged the FOUR theads you started last night into one thread - where you should post all your additional thoughts or questions. It helps us to help you when you keep all your additional thoughts or questions in one thread.

If you need help finding your thread when you come here, click on the "Show own posts" link under your name in the left-hand column of any forum page.

Please also read through the Welcome Thread so you can familiarize yourself with our Forum Posting Guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation. You were told when you first turned up here in September to read the Welcome Thread and follow the posting guidelines - get with the program already.

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

I did not test, ever, until after I'd been infected with hiv for four years. You CANNOT compare my experience to yours. I knew, with HINDSIGHT, when I was infected. If I had tested at that time, I KNOW I would have tested within six WEEKS of being infected. That's the science.

You are hiv negative and it's time you put that fear to rest. Please seek counseling for the aftermath of your rape. You will thank yourself for it.

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

--HLA markers--nothing to do with HIV--You have tested conclusively negative you do not have HIV.--As for the rape, I know exactly what you are going through. That was how I became infected. Even though you did not get a disease from it, rape is still a very difficult trauma to deal with and go through. It is not something that just goes away and affects many parts of your life--from your ability to trust and have healthy relationships--just many parts of your life. I echo Ann's suggestion to find a counselor that you can trust. Some also find support groups helpful as well. But face to face and not the internet is the way to do it.--As Ann said, the CD4 count can fluctuate and yours is completely normal as you do not have HIV.--Go see a counselor.

CAUSE I LOST WEIGHT LIKE 15 IBS GUEST CAUSE OF STRESS .MY COURSIN TOLD ME IT CAN TAKE EYAR I TALKED TO HIM TONIGHT NOW I'M WORRY . MY 6 WEEKS WAS NEG 3 MONTHS WAS 6 MONTHS 8 MONTHS TOOK ELISA AND DNA BY PCR

Hello... Your posting is not very clear..I'm guessing that you had an episode of possible exposure..negative since but very anxious and loosing weight.. Right? If you are negative for that long is a good sign ..But as your cousin say it can take a little longer in somecases.. But anxiety and stress can kill you faster That anything else and can be a real cause for the weight loss..If so far negative,,Think about that..and not about a future that no one knows..

I come from a really small town, and believe me I have heard the craziest things. I've heard that HIV can live outside of the body for 3 days, and that public restrooms are a source of infection. But I can promise you that those are not true. People make up stories out of fear of things they don't understand. HIV is fragile, It can't live outside the body, and public restrooms are in no way a source of infection. As for your post... Don't let anyone scare you. HIV is a virus that has one thing in mind, to replicate. IF you had the virus it would have manifested itself in your blood tests. Stop living in fear and have faith in the Doctors that tell you are negative. Don't listen to "rumors" that people tell you unless they are a doctor. Its easy to be scared of things you don't understand, and even easier to believe rumors that back up a possible theory. You have the internet, and it is a wonderful tool. USE IT. This website alone is full of FACTS, not rumors. Good Luck and move on. Consider yourself lucky. Stop living in fear.

godblessu, I guess you don't pay attention. You were warned about starting new threads. Anyone who continues to post excessively, questioning a conclusive negative result or no-risk situation, will be subject to a four week Time Out (a temporary ban from the Forums). The purpose of a Time Out is to encourage you to seek the face-to-face help we cannot provide on this forum.

You're not listening to us. You refuse to follow the forum posting guidelines. You refuse to believe your conclusively negative test. You ignore all comments about getting counseling to help you come to terms with your rape.

In light of all this, I'm giving you a four week time out, during which time you will not be able to post. This is to encourage you to get the help you need, help we cannot possibly provide on this forum. We've done all we can for you.

Do not create a new account to get around your time out. If you do, you will be banned permanently.

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

Hi I was tested out over 10 months from exposer . just wanted to make extra sure I was done testing . took elisa mar 20 was negative , my exposer was may 4 last year . I took another STD panel was all neg , just wanted to know CAN I STOP TESTING . peace god bless u

The CDC is quite conservative with regard to testing and they have for sometime accepted 13 weeks after a risky incident as a reliable testing point. So you were way beyond that when you tested negative. No further testing or concern is necessary.

if someone had any kind of virus wont the blood bank tell you . I had to stop gaving blood cause of the exposer . if something was wrong with your blood wont they let you know , all my tests are neg . peace

Bless, first of all you need to stop starting new threads everytime you want to ask a question or say something. You've got a whole bunch of threads. Stick with this one now into which I have merged your other most recent one.

That way readers can follow the conversation.

As far as giving blood, that's never the way to know about your HIV status. It's irrelevant in your case because you tested negative long after your risk period was over. So you are reliably HIV negative. Period. End of story.

ANDY . CAN YOU GET INTO TROUBLE NOT TELLING ABOUT RAPE , THE LADY AT HEALTH DEPT TOLD ME THATS MY PIRACVY . I WAS GETTING DEFFERENT STORIES , FDA SAID I CANT GAVE BLOOD NOMORE CAUSE OF THE RAPE , THE BLOOD BANK SEND ME LETTER . BUT I CAN GAVE BLOOD TO FAMILY MEMBER UP TO DR .

#1, I don't what the laws maybe where you live. I don't know where you are writing from. As long as you have reliably tested negative for HIV, I don't see any reason why you shouldn't be able to donate blood if you want to.

Also, please don't write all your comments in capitals. What you write will get read just as quickly by using upper and lower case. Writing all in caps is considered as if you were shouting online. Thanks.

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

Hi my dr did hiv western blot and I'm waiting for the tests . on march 21 hiv 1/2 was neg and I was asking about hiv western blot . also . I have did all kind of hiv tests since it happen like 11 months ago . I was worry cause I was blood donor thanks god all my tests are neg , I have ? cause Iw as rape by another male and was having sex with my GirlFriend does that mess up my testing. I was told WB mite take 1 or so thanks peace god bless U